Assembly-type application device and method for using the same

ABSTRACT

An assembly-type application device for a cosmetic product and a method for using the same are disclosed. The assembly-type application device includes a hollow application member, an elastic body, a sealing member, and a holding member. The elastic body is filled in the hollow application member and the hollow application member becomes resilient in the presence of the elastic body. The sealing member is in sealing contact with the hollow application member to maintain the elastic body in the hollow application member. The holding member is coupled with the hollow application member via the sealing member. Every time the assembly-type application device is used, a usage amount of the cosmetic product can be reduced, and the assembly-type application device is easily cleaned after being used.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention

The instant disclosure relates to a cosmetic tool, and more particularly to an assembly-type application device and a method for using the same.

2. Description of Related Art

In Taiwan, many people may be susceptible to suffering from skin problems due to the muggy and humid weather. Thus, people who love beauty try to use skincare and cosmetic products with low burden on the skin. In addition, women use mostly a powder puff to make up the face every day. This easily results in the growth of bacteria breeding in the powder puff, and thus causes skin problems, if the powder puff is not cleaned as often as possible or not replaced with a new one regularly. The research findings indicated that the number of bacteria breeding in a powder puff which is used over six months without cleaning is twice as that breeding on a toilet seat.

Sponge and silicone powder puffs are commercially available. However, the sponge powder puff is formed with pores. When in use, a cosmetic product would diffuse into the pores and result in an increased usage. In addition, the residual cosmetic product cannot be effectively removed from the pores regardless of how frequently the user can clean the sponge powder puff. Thus, the sponge powder puff, when being used for a long period of time, needs to be replaced with a new one to avoid the growth of bacteria so as to provide the user with a comfort in use. Nevertheless, the expenses of sponge powder puffs would arise inevitably. In comparison with the sponge powder puff, the silicone powder puff can save the usage of the cosmetic product and be easily cleaned by rinsing and scrubbing. However, producing silicone powder puffs is not only time-consuming but also a burden on the production cost.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One aspect of the instant disclosure relates to an assembly-type application device for a cosmetic product, which is of better convenience and flexibility in use and economically feasible, and a method for using the same.

One of the embodiments of the instant disclosure provides an assembly-type application device for a cosmetic product. The assembly-type application device includes a hollow application member, an elastic body, a sealing member, and a holding member. The hollow application member has a contact surface for applying the cosmetic product to a desired area of skin. The elastic body is filled in the hollow application member and the hollow application member becomes resilient in the presence of the elastic body. The sealing member is in sealing contact with the hollow application member to maintain the elastic body in the hollow application member. The holding member is coupled with the hollow application member via the sealing member.

Furthermore, the hollow application member has an opening corresponding in location to the contact surface for receiving the elastic body, and the sealing member seals the opening.

Furthermore, the hollow application member includes a main body portion with the contact surface and a connecting portion with the opening, and the connecting portion integrally extends from the main body portion.

Furthermore, the main body portion has an outer diameter greater than that of the connecting portion.

Furthermore, the sealing member includes a stop portion and a first engagement portion integrally extending from the stop portion. The stop portion has an outer diameter greater than that of the first engagement portion. The stop portion fittingly abuts against the connecting portion and the first engagement portion sealingly engages with the opening.

Furthermore, the holding member is rod-shaped and has a front end connected to the stop portion of the sealing member.

Furthermore, the stop portion of the sealing member has an engagement recess, and the front end of the holding member has a second engagement portion a part of which is fitted in the engagement recess.

Furthermore, the assembly-type application device further includes an annular connecting member surroundingly coupled to the connecting portion of the hollow application member, the stop portion of the sealing member, and another part of the second engagement portion of the holding member.

Furthermore, the annular connecting member has an inner peripheral surface adhered to outer peripheral surfaces of the connecting portion, the stop portion, and the another part of the second engagement portion.

Furthermore, the hollow application member is made of a soft plastic material.

Furthermore, the elastic body is made of a resilient material.

Another one of the embodiments of the instant disclosure provides a method for using an assembly-type application device. The first step is providing the assembly-type application device which includes a hollow application member, an elastic body, a sealing member, and a holding member. The next step is inserting the elastic body into the hollow application member. The next step is sealing the hollow application member by the sealing member to maintain the elastic body in the hollow application member. The next step is coupling the holding member to the hollow application member via the sealing member by adhering. The last step is operating the holding member to bring the hollow application member apply a cosmetic product to a user's face.

One benefit of the instant disclosure is that: the hollow application member is designed to become resilient in the presence of the elastic body. Therefore, the assembly-type application device does not generate any irreversible deformation when in use, and thus it can apply the cosmetic product quickly and easily.

To further understand the techniques, means and effects of the instant disclosure, the following detailed descriptions and appended drawings are hereby referred to, such that, and through which, the purposes, features and aspects of the instant disclosure can be thoroughly and concretely appreciated. However, the appended drawings are provided solely for reference and illustration, without any intention to limit the instant disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the instant disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the instant disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the instant disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional, assembled, schematic view of the assembly-type application device of the instant disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional, partially-exploded, schematic view of the assembly-type application device of the instant disclosure;

FIG. 3 is another three-dimensional, partially-exploded, schematic view of the assembly-type application device of the instant disclosure;

FIGS. 4 and 5 are three-dimensional, exploded, schematic views taken from different view angles of the assembly-type application device of the instant disclosure; and

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional schematic view of the assembly-type application device of the instant disclosure; and

FIG. 7 is a flow diagram of a method for using the assembly-type application device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present invention is mainly to provide an assembly-type application device, which is never seen before, for women who love beauty. The assembly-type application device can be used to replace the sponge and silicone powder puffs. Every time the assembly-type application device is used, an appropriate amount of a cosmetic product can be transferred to the user's face and uniformly spread over the skin surface. Any cosmetic product may be applied such as liquid foundation, BB cream, CC cream, blush cream, air cushion powder, and honey powder.

Embodiments of the assembly-type application device according to the instant disclosure are described herein. Other advantages and objectives of the instant disclosure can be easily understood by one skilled in the art from the disclosure. The instant disclosure can be applied in different embodiments. Various modifications and variations can be made to various details in the description for different applications without departing from the scope of the instant disclosure. The drawings of the instant disclosure are provided only for simple illustrations, but are not drawn to scale and do not reflect the actual relative dimensions. The following embodiments are provided to describe in detail the concept of the instant disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope thereof in any way.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional, assembled, schematic view, FIGS. 2 and 3 are three-dimensional partially-exploded, schematic views, FIGS. 4 and 5 are three-dimensional, exploded, schematic views taken from different view angles, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional schematic view. The assembly-type application device Z mainly includes a hollow application member 1, an elastic body 2, a sealing member 3, and a holding member 4. The hollow application member 1 is formed with an opening 120 and the elastic body 2 is filled in the hollow application member 1 through the opening 120. The sealing member 3 is configured to seal the opening 120 to retain the elastic body 2 such as a polymer foam body in the hollow application member 1. The holding member 4 is coupled with the hollow application member 1 via the sealing member 3.

For this embodiment, the hollow application member 1 can be made of a soft plastic material, preferably silicone, and be molded to any desired regular or irregular shape. The elastic body 2 can be made of a resilient material such as rubber, foamed rubber, foamed plastic or foamed polyurethane. The sealing member 3 and the holding member 4 can be made of a hard plastic material which is well-known in the art. It should be noted that the hollow application member 1 is designed to become resilient in the presence of the elastic body 2. Accordingly, a great amount of material for the hollow application member 1 is saved. And when in use the hollow application member 1 does not generate any irreversible deformation, such that it can apply the cosmetic product quickly and easily.

More specifically, the hollow application member 1 includes a main body portion 11 and a connecting portion 12 integrally extending from the main body portion 11, wherein the main body portion 11 has an outer diameter greater than that of the connecting portion 12. The main body portion 11 is configured to apply the cosmetic product to a desired area of skin. The main body portion 11 has an accommodation space (not numbered) to accommodate the elastic body 2 and a contact surface S to pick up the cosmetic material. That is to say, the cosmetic product can be picked up onto the contact surface S and subsequently applied to the desired area of skin. The contact surface S is an inclined surface, but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the contact surface S can be a plane surface or an arc surface according to the practice requirements. The connecting portion 12 is configured to be coupled with the holding member 4. And the opening 120 is formed at the end of the connecting portion 12 and in fluid connection with the accommodation space.

The sealing member 3 includes a stop portion 21 and a first engagement portion 22 integrally extending from the stop portion 21, wherein the stop portion 21 has an outer diameter greater than that of the first engagement portion 22. More specifically, the stop portion 21 has a central region (not numbered) and a peripheral region (not numbered) surrounding the central region and the first engagement portion 22 is arranged on the central region. The stop portion 21 and the first engagement portion 22 both are hollow structure. When assembling the sealing member 3 to the hollow application member 1, the stop portion 21 fittingly abuts against the end surface of the connecting portion 12 and the first engagement portion 22 sealingly engages with the opening 120, thereby preventing the elastic body 2 from leaking out of the hollow application member 1.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 5. An annular connecting member 5 is used to assemble the hard holding member 4 to the soft hollow application member 1. For the instant embodiment, the stop portion 31 of the sealing member 3 has an engagement recess 311. The holding member 4 is rod-shaped and its front end has a second engagement portion 41 a part of which is fitted in the engagement recess 311. The annular connecting member 5 is surroundingly coupled to the connecting portion 12 of the hollow application member 1, the stop portion 31 of the sealing member 3, and another part of the second engagement portion 51 of the holding member 5. More specifically, the annular connecting member 5 has an inner peripheral surface 51 adhered to outer peripheral surfaces 121, 312, 411 of the connecting portion 12, the stop portion 31, and the another part of the second engagement portion 41. That is to say, an adhesive layer 6 is formed between the inner peripheral surface 51 and the outer peripheral surfaces 121, 312, 411.

Various features of the assembly-type application device Z have been described in detail in the preceding paragraphs. The following further describes a method for using the assembly-type application device Z to assist the reader in understanding the advantages thereof.

Please refer to FIG. 6. The first step (step S100) is providing an assembly-type application device which includes a hollow application member, an elastic body, a sealing member, and a holding member. The second step (step S102) is inserting the elastic body into the hollow application member. The third step (step S104) is sealing the hollow application member by the sealing member to maintain the elastic body in the hollow application member. The fourth step (step S106) is coupling the holding member to the hollow application member via the sealing member by adhering. The final step (step S108) is operating the holding member to bring the hollow application member apply a cosmetic product to the skin surface. The user can repeat step S108 and then apply a specific amount of the cosmetic product to a user's face.

Effects of the Invention

The hollow application member is designed to become resilient in the presence of the elastic body. Therefore, the assembly-type application device does not generate any irreversible deformation when in use, and thus it can apply the cosmetic product quickly and easily.

In comparison with the silicone powder puff which is of a solid structure, the hollow application member of the assembly-type application device is a hollow structure with the elastic body. Therefore, a great amount of material for the hollow application member is saved.

Furthermore, the hollow application member is made of a soft plastic material (e.g., silicone) without porous or other surface irregularity and thus does not absorb the cosmetic product when in use. Therefore, a usage amount of the cosmetic product can be reduced, and the assembly-type application device is easily cleaned after being used.

The aforementioned descriptions merely represent the preferred embodiments of the instant disclosure, without any intention to limit the scope of the instant disclosure which is fully described only within the following claims. Various equivalent changes, alterations or modifications based on the claims of the instant disclosure are all, consequently, viewed as being embraced by the scope of the instant disclosure. 

What is claimed is:
 1. An assembly-type application device for a cosmetic product, comprising: a hollow application member having a contact surface for applying the cosmetic product to a desired area of skin; an elastic body filled in the hollow application member, wherein the hollow application member becomes resilient in the presence of the elastic body; a sealing member in sealing contact with the hollow application member to maintain the elastic body in the hollow application member; and a holding member coupled with the hollow application member via the sealing member.
 2. The assembly-type application device of claim 1, wherein the hollow application member has an opening corresponding in location to the contact surface for receiving the elastic body, and the sealing member seals the opening.
 3. The assembly-type application device of claim 2, wherein the hollow application member includes a main body portion with the contact surface and a connecting portion with the opening, and the connecting portion integrally extends from the main body portion.
 4. The assembly-type application device of claim 3, wherein the main body portion has an outer diameter greater than that of the connecting portion.
 5. The assembly-type application device of claim 3, wherein the sealing member includes a stop portion and a first engagement portion integrally extending from the stop portion, the stop portion has an outer diameter greater than that of the first engagement portion, and the stop portion fittingly abuts against the connecting portion and the first engagement portion sealingly engages with the opening.
 6. The assembly-type application device of claim 5, wherein the holding member is rod-shaped and has a front end connected to the stop portion of the sealing member.
 7. The assembly-type application device of claim 6, wherein the stop portion of the sealing member has an engagement recess, and the front end of the holding member has a second engagement portion a part of which is fitted in the engagement recess.
 8. The assembly-type application device of claim 7, further comprising an annular connecting member surroundingly coupled to the connecting portion of the hollow application member, the stop portion of the sealing member, and another part of the second engagement portion of the holding member.
 9. The assembly-type application device of claim 8, wherein the annular connecting member has an inner peripheral surface adhered to outer peripheral surfaces of the connecting portion, the stop portion, and the another part of the second engagement portion.
 10. The assembly-type application device of claim 1, wherein the hollow application member is made of a soft plastic material.
 11. The assembly-type application device of claim 1, wherein the elastic body is made of a resilient material.
 12. A method for using an assembly-type application device, comprising the steps of: providing the assembly-type application device which includes a hollow application member, an elastic body, a sealing member, and a holding member; inserting the elastic body into the hollow application member; sealing the hollow application member by the sealing member to maintain the elastic body in the hollow application member; coupling the holding member to the hollow application member via the sealing member by adhering; and operating the holding member to bring the hollow application member apply a cosmetic product to a user's face 